Operations Director of Programs

Arm Holdings

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$274,600–$371,600 / yr
Posted
51 days ago
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Above market

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This role $323k
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About Arm Holdings

Arm Holdings plc is a leading British semiconductor and software design firm, established in 1990 and recognized for developing energy-efficient processor architectures that power nearly all smartphones and a vast range of IoT and computing devices.

Arm Holdings currently has 106 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $209,100–$282,900 across 106 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Operations Director of Programs

The Operations Director of Programs joins the Arm Operations Product Delivery team to manage the end-to-end execution of next-generation cloud AI platforms. This role involves acting as a conductor for complex silicon programs from cradle to grave, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across supply, logistics, quality, product, and test functions. The successful candidate will identify and mitigate technical and business challenges to ensure successful mass production. Key responsibilities include communicating schedules, financials, and risks to executive audiences while navigating a sophisticated matrix organization. Required expertise includes deep back-end manufacturing knowledge of complex SoCs and packages, including experience with semiconductor foundries, OSATs, and testing processes. Candidates must possess technical SoC hardware and software design exposure, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage high-paced programs with limited oversight in a data-driven environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage end-to-end operations execution for next-generation cloud AI platforms.
  • Oversee silicon programs from cradle to grave across supply, logistics, quality, and testing.
  • Identify and mitigate technical and business risks to ensure successful mass production.
  • Coordinate with OSATs and various foundries to manage back-end manufacturing of complex SoCs.
  • Communicate schedules, financials, and risk assessments to executive leadership and stakeholders.
  • Drive high-paced programs with limited oversight in a complex matrix organization.
  • Resolve complex technical issues by applying data-driven problem-solving skills.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior execution or technical program management with back-end silicon execution.
  • Deep knowledge of SoC hardware and software design, including semiconductor foundries, OSAT, and testing processes.
  • Proven ability to manage complex operations programs from cradle to grave involving supply, logistics, quality, and product teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical and business challenges in a data-driven manner.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders within a sophisticated matrix organization.
  • Experience with partner/customer focus and driving continuous improvement (preferred).
  • Technical depth and ability to forge lasting relationships through collaboration (preferred).

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